Scarf & Shawls in Stylecraft Bellissima - 9588 - Downloadable PDF

Scarf & Shawls in Stylecraft Bellissima DK – Pattern 9588

This downloadable PDF from Stylecraft contains three distinct knitted designs worked in Stylecraft Bellissima DK, a double knitting weight yarn. The collection is rated intermediate in difficulty and includes a Diagonal Scarf, a Lace Shawl, and an Eyelet Triangular Striped Shawl. Each design offers a different approach to texture and shaping, making the pattern booklet an excellent choice for knitters looking to expand their skills in accessories and shawl construction.

Diagonal Scarf

The Diagonal Scarf is a long, rectangular accessory measuring 28 cm × 180 cm (11 in × 71 in). It is worked in two shades of Stylecraft Bellissima DK, using a Main Shade and a Contrast Shade to create visual interest through colour as well as stitch texture.

Techniques and Stitches

• Thumb method cast-on – the pattern specifies casting on using the thumb method, which creates a neat, elastic edge well suited to scarves.
• Garter stitch border – two rows of garter stitch are worked at the outset, and a running garter stitch border of three stitches is maintained on each side throughout, keeping the edges tidy and flat.
• Textured stitch pattern – the body of the scarf is built from a repeating combination of knit and purl stitches arranged to create a diagonal or travelling effect. The right-side and wrong-side rows each carry a specific sequence of knit, purl, and knit stitches within the repeat, producing a fabric with clear diagonal lines of texture.
• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches – the pattern relies entirely on knit and purl combinations, making it approachable for intermediate knitters comfortable with reading multi-row stitch repeats.

Yarn and Needles

• Yarn: Stylecraft Bellissima DK, 100g balls – 2 balls in Main Shade Bashful Blue (3930) and 2 balls in Contrast Shade Double Denim (3931)
• Needles: 4 mm needles for the cast-on and initial garter stitch rows; 5 mm needles for the main body of the scarf
• Tension: 19 sts and 29 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over pattern on 5 mm needles

Lace Shawl

The Lace Shawl is a larger rectangular wrap measuring 40 cm × 180 cm (15¾ in × 71 in). It is wider than the Diagonal Scarf, giving it a more dramatic drape suitable for wearing as a shawl or oversized scarf. The inclusion of lace patterning makes this the most delicate and decorative of the three designs in the collection.

Techniques and Stitches

• Lace knitting – lace in knitting is typically created through the use of yarn-over increases paired with corresponding decreases, producing deliberate holes or eyelets that form an openwork pattern. This technique adds lightness and an elegant, airy quality to the fabric.
• Stitch pattern repeat – as with the Diagonal Scarf, a structured stitch repeat is used across the width of the shawl, giving the fabric a consistent, rhythmic texture.
• Garter stitch borders – border stitches in garter stitch are a common feature in this collection, preventing the edges from curling and framing the lace motifs cleanly.

Yarn and Needles

• Yarn: Stylecraft Bellissima DK, 100g balls – quantities as specified in the pattern PDF for the Lace Shawl colourway
• Needles: 5 mm needles recommended to achieve the stated tension
• Tension: 19 sts and 29 rows